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Grand River Facts...

 

Below you will find some interesting facts about the Grand River and its watershed.

 

Channel Length: approximately 98 miles


Elevation Change from Source to Mouth: 544 feet


Drainage Area: 712 square miles


State Designation: 33 miles "Scenic" and 23 miles "Wild"


Number of Fish Species: 74


Number of Bird Species: 115


Number of Mammal Species: 45


Number of Reptile Species: 18


Number of Amphibian Species: 10


Number of Rare Plant Species: 60


Reintroduced Species: river otter, snowshoe hare and wild turkey


Prehistoric Inhabitants: Whittlesey Culture (900-1600 AD)

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